At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$23,188 per capita
Home Value
$142,200
Zillow: $207,257
Median Rent
$646/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.1% smoking rate
How Myrtle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myrtle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myrtle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Myrtle residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,188. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 584 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Myrtle is $142,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,257. Median rent is $646/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
9.5% of adults in Myrtle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myrtle has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population751
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$23,188
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,471M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,200
Rent$646
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$207,257
Housing Units270
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation420 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute17 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Myrtle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.